Preface D-Link reserves the right to revise this publication and to make changes in the content hereof without obligation to notify any person or organization of such revisions or changes. Manual Revisions Revision Date Description January 25, 2013 • Initial release for Revision A1...
Section 1 - Product Overview Product Overview Package Contents DIR-505L SharePort Mobile Companion Ethernet Cable Wireless Configuration Card Quick Install Guide If any of the above items are missing, please contact your reseller. D-Link DIR-505L User Manual...
Utility Requirements • Firefox 9 or higher • Safari 5 or higher • Google Chrome 16 or higher Windows® Users: Make sure you have the latest version of Java installed. Visit www.java.com to download the latest version. D-Link DIR-505L User Manual...
TOTAL NETWORK SECURITY The DIR-505L supports all of the latest wireless security features to prevent unauthorized access, be it from over the wireless network or from the Internet. Support for WPA/WPA2 standards ensure that you’ll be able to use the best possible encryption method, regardless of your client devices.
• Secure Multiple/Concurrent Sessions - The DIR-505L can pass through VPN sessions. It supports multiple and concurrent IPSec and PPTP sessions, so users behind the DIR-505L can securely access corporate networks. • User-friendly Setup Wizard - Through its easy-to-use Web-based user interface, the DIR-505L lets you control what information is accessible to those on the wireless network, whether from the Internet or from your company’s...
Reset Button Press and hold the Reset button for 6 seconds to restore the DIR-505L to its original factory default settings. The Ethernet port is used to connect to a broadband modem or to a port supplying an Internet connection Ethernet Port (I.E.
Solid Green The device is powered ON and operating properly. Blinking Green The device is processing WPS. Green Power/Status The device is off. Solid Red During boot up or system is defective. The device is off. D-Link DIR-505L User Manual...
The next few pages will explain the different operational modes you can use. Operation Modes Depending on how you want to use your DIR-505L will determine which mode you use. This section will help you figure out which setting works with your setup.
Router Mode The DIR-505L connects to your cable modem, DSL modem or other Internet source (using Ethernet) and shares your Internet connection with your devices wirelessly. You can also share files with other computers or devices on your wireless network by using the SharePort™...
Note that AP mode does not support sharing files from a USB storage drive or the SharePort Mobile app. Note: You will need a router to share an Internet connection while the DIR-505L is in Access Point mode. To share the Internet, use Router or Hotspot mode.
Wi-Fi Network Name (SSID) and security settings. Note: You will need a router to share an Internet connection while the DIR-505L is in Repeater mode. To share the Internet, use Router or Hotspot mode.
Hotspot Mode The DIR-505L can connect to an existing wireless network with an Internet connection, such as a hotspot at a hotel. This will allow you to share that single connection to multiple wireless devices. You can also share files with other computers or devices on your wireless network by using the SharePort™...
1. Keep the number of walls and ceilings between the D-Link router and other network devices to a minimum - each wall or ceiling can reduce your adapter’s range from 3-90 feet (1-30 meters.) Position your devices so that the number of walls or ceilings is minimized.
Manual Setup Router/Access Point Mode Router/AP 1. Find an outlet close to an Internet-enabled device. Then, move the switch to “Router/AP Mode” and plug the DIR-505L into a wall outlet. Verify that the power LED has turned green. Ethernet Outlet 2.
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*If you are using a Mac or tablet, type http:/dlinkrouter.local in the address bar. 5. From your laptop or mobile device, go to your wireless utility to display the available wireless networks and select the network that you created for internet access. D-Link DIR-505L User Manual...
Section 2 - Installation Repeater Mode 1. Move the switch to “Repeater Mode, ” then plug the DIR-505L Repeater into a wall outlet and verify that the power LED has turned green. 90mm 2. From your laptop or mobile device go to your Wireless Utility to...
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4. Select the configuration method and click Next. For Manual Configuration, select the Wi-Fi network you would like the DIR-505L to connect to wirelessly. 5. Enter the Wi-Fi Password and click Next. Once the second screen appears, you have successfully completed the setup.
Section 2 - Installation Wi-Fi Hotspot Mode 1. Move the switch to “Wi-Fi Hotspot”. Then, plug the DIR-505L Wi-Fi into a wall outlet and verify that the power LED has turned Hotspot green. 90mm 2. From your laptop or mobile device go to your Wireless Utility to...
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SSID & password in your companion card for future reference. 6. From your laptop or mobile device go to your wireless utility to display the available wireless networks and select the network that you created in Step 5 D-Link DIR-505L User Manual...
Android 2. From your mobile device, click Settings. Then, click Wi-Fi. Settings 3. Select the network that is displayed on your companion card (ex: dlinka8f). Then, enter the Wi-Fi password included in your card (ex: akbdj1936). D-Link DIR-505L User Manual...
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Section 2 - Installation 4. Once it is connected, click on the QRS Mobile icon. 5. Click Start to continue. 6. Follow the instructions and click Next to continue. D-Link DIR-505L User Manual...
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Section 2 - Installation 7. Once the setup is complete the following screen will show up. Then, select your new Wi-FI name and enter the password you just created from your laptop or mobile device. D-Link DIR-505L User Manual...
Router/AP Repeater Wi-Fi Hot Spot 2. Insert your USB thumb drive to DIR-505L first and then plug the DIR-505L into wall outlet. Note: Please refer to page 56 for Storage setup information before you proceed to the next step below.
4. From your iOS mobile device, click Settings. Settings 90mm 5. Click Wi-Fi and select the network (SSID) that you assigned during initial D-Link DIR-505 Mobile Companion Wi-Fi Configuration Note Web browser link: Web browser link: setup. Then, enter your Wi-Fi password.
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Then, click Edit to enter your user name and password. Once you finish, click Done to continue. By default, the user name is “admin” and the password is blank. 9. For the Movie section, click the movie icon to play your movie from your USB flash drive. D-Link DIR-505L User Manual...
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11. For the Photo section, click the photo icon to open your photo from your USB flash drive. 12. For the Files section, click on the files icon to open your file from your USB flash drive. D-Link DIR-505L User Manual...
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Section 2 - Installation 13. For the Folder section, click on the folder icon to open a file from your USB flash drive. D-Link DIR-505L User Manual...
If you have already configured your settings and you would like to access the configuration utility, please refer to page 30. This wizard is designed to guide you through a step-by-step process to configure your new D-Link router and connect to the Internet. Click Next to continue.
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In order to secure your router, please enter a new password. Check the Enable Graphical Authentication box to enable CAPTCHA authentication for added security. Click Next to continue. Select your time zone from the drop-down menu and click Next to continue. D-Link DIR-505L User Manual...
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If you clicked Yes, a window may appear (depending on what web browser you are using) to create a bookmark. The router will now reboot. Please allow a minute or two. Click the Continue button once it is active. D-Link DIR-505L User Manual...
(http://192.168.0.1). Windows and Mac users may also connect by typing http://dlinkrouter or http://dlinkrouter.local in the address bar. Note: The IP address is 192.168.100.1 when the DIR-505L is in Hotspot Mode. Select Admin from the drop-down menu. Leave the password blank by default.
Click Manual Internet Connection Setup to configure your connection manually and continue to page 36. If you want to configure your router to connect to the Internet using the wizard, click Internet Connection Setup Wizard. You will be directed to the Quick Setup Wizard. D-Link DIR-505L User Manual...
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Section 3 - Configuration This wizard is designed to guide you through a step-by-step process to configure your new D-Link router and connect to the Internet. Click Next to continue. In order to secure your router, please enter a new password. Click Next to continue.
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Section 3 - Configuration Select your Internet connection type and click Next to continue. Verify that you are connected to the D-Link Router with the PC that was originally connected to your broadband connection. Then click the Clone Your PC’s MAC address button to copy your computer’s MAC (Media Access Control) address.
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The software is no longer needed and will not work through a router. If the router detected or you selected PPTP, enter your PPTP user name, password, and other information supplied by your ISP. Click Next to continue. D-Link DIR-505L User Manual...
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If the router detected or you selected L2TP, enter your L2TP user name, password and other information supplied by your ISP. Click Next to continue. If the router detected or you selected Static, enter the IP and DNS settings supplied by your ISP. Click Next to continue. D-Link DIR-505L User Manual...
It is not recommended that you change the default MAC address unless required by your ISP. You can use the Copy Your PC’s MAC Address button to replace the Internet port’s MAC address with the MAC address of your Ethernet card. D-Link DIR-505L User Manual...
MAC address unless required by your ISP. You can use the Copy Your PC’s MAC Address button to replace the Internet port’s MAC address with the MAC address of your Ethernet card. D-Link DIR-505L User Manual...
PPTP Subnet Enter the Primary and Secondary DNS Server addresses (Static Mask: PPTP only). PPTP Gateway: Enter the Gateway IP address provided by your ISP. PPTP Server IP: Enter the Server IP provided by your ISP (optional). D-Link DIR-505L User Manual...
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MAC address unless required by your ISP. You can use the Clone Your PC’s MAC Address button to replace the Internet port’s MAC address with the MAC address of your Ethernet card. D-Link DIR-505L User Manual...
Reconnect Mode: Select either Always on, On demand, or Manual. Maximum Idle Enter a maximum idle time during which the Internet connection Time: is maintained during inactivity. To disable this feature, enable Always on. D-Link DIR-505L User Manual...
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MAC address unless required by your ISP. You can use the Clone Your PC’s MAC Address button to replace the Internet port’s MAC address with the MAC address of your Ethernet card. D-Link DIR-505L User Manual...
It is not recommended that you change the default MAC address unless required by your ISP. You can use the Copy Your PC’s MAC Address button to replace the Internet port’s MAC address with the MAC address of your Ethernet card. D-Link DIR-505L User Manual...
If you want to configure the wireless settings on your router using the wizard, click Wireless Network Setup Wizard and refer to the next page. If you want to manually configure the wireless settings on your router click Manual Wireless Network Setup and refer to page 45. D-Link DIR-505L User Manual...
Manually: Select this option to manually enter your network key and click Next. If you selected Automatically, the summary window will display your settings. Write down the security key and enter this on your wireless clients. Click Save to save your settings. D-Link DIR-505L User Manual...
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Section 4 - Security Select Manually to manually enter your network key and click Next. Enter your Wireless Security password and click Next to continue. If you selected Manually, the following screen will appear once the setup is complete. D-Link DIR-505L User Manual...
Mixed 802.11n, 802.11g and 802.11b - Select if you are using a mix of 802.11n, 11g, and 11b wireless clients. Enable Auto The Auto Channel Scan setting can be selected to allow the DIR-505L to choose the channel with the least amount of Channel Scan: interference.
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Visibility Status: Check the box if you do not want the SSID of your wireless network to be broadcasted by the DIR-505L. If checked, the SSID of the DIR-505L will not be seen by Site Survey utilities so your wireless clients will have to know the SSID of your DIR-505L in order to connect to it.
Access Point Mode Note: To change between Router Mode and Access Point Mode, set the switch on the DIR-505L to the Router/AP setting. Then access the Web UI and click on Setup at the top, then click on Internet Settings on the left. Select Router or Access Point from the Wireless Mode drop-down list, then click Save Settings.
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Visibility Status: Check the box if you do not want the SSID of your wireless network to be broadcasted by the DIR-505L. If checked, the SSID of the DIR-505L will not be seen by Site Survey utilities so your wireless clients will have to know the SSID of your DIR-505L in order to connect to it.
Section 4 - Security Wireless Security This section will show you the different levels of security you can use to protect your data from intruders. The DIR-505L offers the following types of security: • WPA2 (Wi-Fi Protected Access 2) • WPA2-PSK (Pre-Shared Key) •...
Section 4 - Security Configure WPA/WPA2 Personal It is recommended to enable encryption on your wireless DIR-505L before your wireless network adapters. Please establish wireless connectivity before enabling encryption. 1. Log in to the web-based configuration by opening a web browser and entering the IP address of the router (192.168.0.1).
Section 4 - Security Configure WPA Enterprise It is recommended to enable encryption on your wireless DIR-505L before your wireless network adapters. Please establish wireless connectivity before enabling encryption. 1. Log in to the web-based configuration by opening a web browser and entering the IP address of the router (192.168.0.1).
Local Domain: Enter the domain name (Optional). Enable DNS Uncheck the box to transfer the DNS server information from Relay: your ISP to your computers. If checked, your computers will use the router for a DNS server. D-Link DIR-505L User Manual...
(name of your computer or device), MAC address and IP address. Enable: Check to enable the reservation. Click the edit icon to make changes to the reservation Edit: entry. Delete: Click to remove the reservation from the list. D-Link DIR-505L User Manual...
This feature allows you to share music, pictures, and videos with any devices connected to your network. Enable Media Server: Check this box to enable the media server feature. Media Server Name: Enter the media server’s name. D-Link DIR-505L User Manual...
Verify Password: Re-enter the password. Click Add/Edit to create the user. User List: Displays the accounts. The Admin and Guest accounts are built-in to the router. Number of Devices: Displays the USB device plugged into the router. D-Link DIR-505L User Manual...
The public port is the port seen from the Internet side, and the private port is the port being used by the application on the computer within your local network. Traffic Type: Select TCP, UDP, or Both from the drop-down menu. D-Link DIR-505L User Manual...
“Trigger Port” field, select the protocol type as TCP or UDP, then enter the firewall (public) ports associated with the trigger port to open them for inbound traffic. The DIR-505L provides some predefined applications in the table on the bottom of the web page. Select the application you want to use and enable it.
MAC Address List are granted network access. When Turn MAC Filtering ON and DENY computers listed to access the network is selected, any computer with a MAC address listed in the MAC Address List is refused access to the network. D-Link DIR-505L User Manual...
Select either DENY computers access to ONLY Filter Below: these sites or ALLOW computers access to ONLY these sites. Website URL/ Enter the keywords or URLs that you want to allow Domain: or block. Click Save Settings. D-Link DIR-505L User Manual...
Firewall Settings A firewall protects your network from the outside world. The DIR-505L offers a firewall type functionality. The SPI feature helps prevent cyber attacks. Sometimes you may want a computer exposed to the outside world for certain types of applications.
HT20/40 You may choose to Enable or Disable this feature. Coexistence: Enabling this feature allows two “channels” or paths on which data can travel to be combined to increase performance in some environments. D-Link DIR-505L User Manual...
Restore the default PIN of the router. Generate New Create a random number that is a valid PIN. This becomes PIN: the router’s PIN. You can then copy this PIN to the user interface of the wireless client. D-Link DIR-505L User Manual...
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You can also simply press the WPS button on the side of the router, and then press the WPS button on your wireless client to automatically connect without logging into the router. Refer to page 141 for more information. D-Link DIR-505L User Manual...
Section 3 - Configuration UPnP Settings Enable UPnP: To use the Universal Plug and Play (UPnP ) feature click on ™ Enabled. UPnP provides compatibility with networking equipment, software and peripherals. D-Link DIR-505L User Manual...
Enable Routing Check to allow network connectivity between the Between Zones: different zones created. Security Mode: Select the type of security or encryption you would like to enable for the Guest Zone. D-Link DIR-505L User Manual...
Internet access. If you choose to expose a computer, you can enable DMZ. DMZ is short for Demilitarized Zone. This option will expose the chosen computer completely to the outside world. Check the box to enable DMZ. Enable DMZ: DMZ IP Address: Enter the DMZ IP address. D-Link DIR-505L User Manual...
The port number used to access the DIR-505L is used in the URL. Port: Example: http://x.x.x.x:8080 whereas x.x.x.x is the Internet IP address of the DIR-505L and 8080 is the port used for the Web Management Interface. If you have enabled HTTPS Server, you must enter https:// as part of the URL to access the router remotely.
Year, Month, Day, Hour, Minute and Second and then click Set Time. You can also click Copy Your Computer’s Time Settings to synch the date and time with the computer you are currently on. D-Link DIR-505L User Manual...
Click to reboot the router. Remove If you previously installed a language pack and want to Language revert all the menus on the router interface back to the Pack: default language settings, click the Clear button. D-Link DIR-505L User Manual...
You can upgrade the firmware of the access point here. Make sure the firmware you want to use is on the local hard drive of the computer. Click on Browse to locate the firmware file to be used for the update. Please check the D-Link support website for firmware updates at http://support.dlink.com.
Key: Enter the user name or key for your DDNS account. Password or Key: Enter the password or key for your DDNS account. Timeout: Enter a timeout time (in hours). Status: Displays the current connection status. D-Link DIR-505L User Manual...
Settings: shipped from the factory. Any settings that have not been saved will be lost, including any rules that you have created. Clear Language Click to remove all non-default language packs from the Pack: router. D-Link DIR-505L User Manual...
You must click Save Settings at the top for your schedules to go into effect. Schedule Rules The list of schedules will be listed here. Click the Edit Icon List: to make changes or click the Delete Icon to remove the schedule. D-Link DIR-505L User Manual...
Device Info This page displays the current information for the DIR-505L. It will display the LAN, WAN (Internet), and Wireless information. If your Internet connection is set up for a Dynamic IP address then a Release button and a Renew button will be displayed. Use Release to disconnect from your ISP and use Renew to connect to your ISP.
Click this button to view the last page of the router logs. Previous: Click this button to view the previous page of the router logs. Next: Click this button to view the next page of the router logs. Clear: Clears all of the log contents. D-Link DIR-505L User Manual...
Statistics The screen below displays the Traffic Statistics. Here you can view the amount of packets that pass through the DIR-505L on both the WAN, LAN ports and both the 802.11n/g (2.4GHz) and 802.11n/a (5GHz) wireless bands. The traffic counter will reset if the device is rebooted.
The Internet Sessions page displays full details of active Internet sessions through your router. An Internet session is a conversation between a program or application on a LAN-side computer and a program or application on a WAN-side computer. D-Link DIR-505L User Manual...
Section 3 - Configuration Wireless The Wireless Clients table displays a list of current connected wireless clients. This table also displays the connection time and MAC address of the connected wireless clients. D-Link DIR-505L User Manual...
Next to continue. Note: If the wizard does not open you can set the DIR-505L to Access Point Mode by clicking Setup at the top, then clicking Internet Settings on the left. Next, click the Manual Setup button. Select Access Point in the Wireless Mode drop-down menu. Click Save Settings to save your changes and reboot the DIR-505L.
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32 characters. Then, enter a Wi-Fi Password and click Next. When this screen appears, the setup is complete. Write down your Wi-Fi Security Settings information for future reference. Click the Save button to save your settings. D-Link DIR-505L User Manual...
Select Invisible if you do not want the SSID of your wireless Status: network to be broadcasted by the DIR-505L. If Invisible is selected, the SSID of the DIR-505L will not be seen by Site Survey utilities so your wireless clients will have to know the SSID of your DIR-505L.
Enter the Primary and Secondary DNS server IP addresses Secondary DNS assigned by your ISP. These addresses are usually obtained Server: automatically from your ISP. Enter the value 0.0.0.0 if you did not specifically receive these from your ISP. D-Link DIR-505L User Manual...
MAC addresses listed in the MAC Address List are granted network access. When Turn MAC Filtering ON and DENY computers listed to access the network is selected, any computer with a MAC address listed in the MAC Address List is refused access to the network. D-Link DIR-505L User Manual...
This feature should only be enabled if you are in a country that requires it. HT20/40 You may choose to Enable or Disable this feature. Enabling Coexistence: this feature allows two “channels” or paths on which data can travel to be combined to increase performance in some environments. D-Link DIR-505L User Manual...
Restore the default PIN of the router. Generate New Create a random number that is a valid PIN. This becomes PIN: the router’s PIN. You can then copy this PIN to the user interface of the wireless client. D-Link DIR-505L User Manual...
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PIN, or pressed a special Wi-Fi Protected Setup button on the device. The router acts as a registrar for the network, although other devices may act as a registrar as well. D-Link DIR-505L User Manual...
This sections allows you to set a limit on the number of wireless clients to control wireless traffic. Enable User Limit: Check the box to enable user limit. User Limit Enter a number (1-32) to regulate the user limit and (1-32): wireless traffic. D-Link DIR-505L User Manual...
Enables a challenge-response test to require users to type Graphical letters or numbers from a distorted image displayed on the Authentication: screen to prevent online hackers and unauthorized users from gaining access to your router’s network settings. D-Link DIR-505L User Manual...
Click to reboot the router. Clear If you previously installed a language pack and want to revert all Language the menus on the router interface back to the default language Pack: settings, click the Clear button. D-Link DIR-505L User Manual...
You can upgrade the firmware of the access point here. Make sure the firmware you want to use is on the local hard drive of the computer. Click on Browse to locate the firmware file to be used for the update. Please check the D-Link support website for firmware updates at http://support.dlink.com.
Year, Month, Day, Hour, Minute and Second and then click Save Settings. You can also click Copy Your Computer’s Time Settings to synch the date and time with the computer you are currently on. D-Link DIR-505L User Manual...
The Ping Test is used to send Ping packets to test if a computer is on the Internet. Enter the IP address that you wish to Ping and click Ping. Ping Result: The results of your ping attempts will be displayed here. D-Link DIR-505L User Manual...
You must click Save for your schedules to go into effect. Schedule Rules The list of schedules will be listed here. Click the List: Edit Icon to make changes or click the Delete Icon to remove the schedule. D-Link DIR-505L User Manual...
Device Info This page displays the current information for the DIR-505L. It will display the LAN, WAN (Internet), and Wireless information. If your Internet connection is set up for a Dynamic IP address then a Release button and a Renew button will be displayed.
Click this button to view the last page of the router logs. Previous: Click this button to view the previous page of the router logs. Next: Click this button to view the next page of the router logs. Clear: Clears all of the log contents. D-Link DIR-505L User Manual...
Statistics The screen below displays the Traffic Statistics. Here you can view the amount of packets that pass through the DIR-505L on both the WAN, LAN ports and both the 802.11n/g (2.4GHz) and 802.11n/a (5GHz) wireless bands. The traffic counter will reset if the device is rebooted.
Section 3 - Configuration Wireless The wireless client table displays a list of current connected wireless clients. This table also displays the connection time and MAC address of the connected wireless clients. D-Link DIR-505L User Manual...
Select WPS as the configuration method only if your wireless device supports Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS). Click Next to continue. Press down the WPS button on the Wireless device you are adding to your wireless network. D-Link DIR-505L User Manual...
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Select Manual as the configuration method to set up your network manually. Click Next to continue. Please wait while your device scans for available Wi-Fi networks. Select the network you would like your device to connect to and click Connect to continue. D-Link DIR-505L User Manual...
Section 3 - Configuration Manual Configuration Wi-Fi Setup Use this section to manually configure the Wi-Fi settings for your D-Link Repeater. D-Link DIR-505L User Manual...
Select the appropriate channel width between 20MHz or Auto 20/40MHz from the drop-down menu. Security Mode: Select WEP or WPA Personal. Refer to page 88. Wi-Fi Protected Click Enable to activate the Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS) Setup: feature. D-Link DIR-505L User Manual...
Section 3 - Configuration Wireless Security This section will show you the different levels of security you can use to protect your data from intruders. The DIR-505L offers the following types of security: • WPA2 (Wi-Fi Protected Access 2) • WPA2-PSK (Pre-Shared Key) •...
Section 3 - Configuration Configure WPA/WPA2 Personal It is recommended to enable encryption on your wireless DIR-505L before your wireless network adapters. Please establish wireless connectivity before enabling encryption. 1. Log in to the web-based configuration by opening a web browser and entering the IP address of the repeater (192.168.0.50).
Select Invisible if you do not want the SSID of your wireless network to be broadcasted by the DIR-505L. If Invisible is selected, the SSID of the DIR-505L will not be seen by Site Survey utilities so your wireless clients will have to know the SSID of your DIR-505L.
Device Name: Enter the Device Name of the AP. It recommended to change the Device Name if there is more than one D-Link device within the subnet. You can enter the device name of the AP into your web browser to access the instead of IP address for configuration.
Section 3 - Configuration Advanced Advanced Wireless Transmit Power: Sets the transmit power of the antennas. HT 20/40 Coexistance: Check to enable or disable this feature. D-Link DIR-505L User Manual...
Create a random number that is a valid PIN. This becomes PIN: the router’s PIN. You can then copy this PIN to the user interface of the registrar. Add Wireless Station: Press the button to start with the wizard to setup the WPS. D-Link DIR-505L User Manual...
Enables a challenge-response test to require users Authentication: to type letters or numbers from a distorted image displayed on the screen to prevent online hackers and unauthorized users from gaining access to your router’s network settings. Check to enable this feature. D-Link DIR-505L User Manual...
Note: Restoring the factory default settings will not reset the Wi-Fi Protected Status to “Not Configured. ” Reboot the Device: Click to reboot the repeater. Remove the Language Pack: Click to remove any installed language packs. D-Link DIR-505L User Manual...
You can upgrade the firmware of the repeater here. Make sure the firmware you want to use is on the local hard drive of the computer. Click on Browse to locate the firmware file to be used for the update. Please check the D-Link support website for firmware updates at http://support.dlink.com.
To manually input the time, enter the values in these fields for the Year, Month, Day, Hour, Minute, and Second and then click Save Settings. You can also click the Copy Your Computer’s Time Settings button at the bottom of the screen. D-Link DIR-505L User Manual...
Section 3 - Configuration Status Device Info This page displays the current information for the DIR-505L. It will display the LAN and wireless LAN information. General: Displays the access point’s time and firmware version. Wi-Fi Network: Displays the MAC address, wireless setting and the private (local) IP settings for the access point.
Section 3 - Configuration Logs The DIR-505L keeps a running log of events and activities occurring on the repeater. If the repeater is rebooted, the logs are automatically cleared. You can save the log files under Log Setting. Log Options:...
Statistics The DIR-505L keeps statistics of the traffic that passes through it. You can view the amount of packets that pass through the LAN and wireless portions of the network. The traffic counter will reset if the access point is rebooted.
Setup Wizard. If you have already completed the Setup Wizard, please continue to page 123. Enter Admin in the User Name field. Leave the password blank by default. Click Next to continue. Please wait while your device scans for an available Wi-Fi Network. D-Link DIR-505L User Manual...
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Connect. Enter the Wi-Fi password and click Next to continue. Select Use the same Wi-Fi Network name for the extended Network and click Next. Your setup is now complete. Click Save to finish. D-Link DIR-505L User Manual...
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Section 3 - Configuration To start the wizard, click Next to continue. Please wait while your device scans for an available Wi-Fi Network. Select the Network you would like your device to connect to and click Connect. D-Link DIR-505L User Manual...
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Enter the Wi-Fi password and click Next to continue. Select Use the same Wi-Fi Network name for the extended Network and click Next. Your setup is now complete. Click Save to finish. Note: To further configure your DIR-505L, go to page 124. D-Link DIR-505L User Manual...
Section 3 - Configuration Setup Wizard If you already configured your DIR-505L during the Quick Setup Wizard, skip to page 124. If you previously logged on to the router and you would like to make further configurations, follow the steps below.
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Press down the WPS button on the Wireless device you are adding to your wireless network. Select Use the same Wi-Fi Network name for the extended Network and click Next. Your setup is now complete. Click Save to finish. D-Link DIR-505L User Manual...
Channel Width: Select the appropriate channel width between 20MHz or Auto 20/40MHz from the drop-down menu. Security Mode: Select WEP or WPA Personal. Wi-Fi Protected Select to enable this feature. Setup: Process WPS: Please refer to page 141. D-Link DIR-505L User Manual...
Clone Your PC’s MAC Address button to replace the Internet port’s MAC address with the MAC address of your Ethernet card. Wi-Fi Protected Select to enable this feature. Setup: Process WPS: Refer to page 141 for more information. D-Link DIR-505L User Manual...
Enter a key (passphrase). The key is entered as a passphrase in ASCII format at both ends of the wireless connection. The pass-phrase must be between 8-63 characters. Wi-Fi Protected Select to enable this feature. Setup: D-Link DIR-505L User Manual...
Select WEP or WPA Personal. Enable Wireless: Check the box to enable the wireless function. If you do not want to use wireless, uncheck the box to disable all the wireless functions. Process WPS: Please refer to page 141. D-Link DIR-505L User Manual...
Enter a key (passphrase). The key is entered as a passphrase in ASCII format at both ends of the wireless connection. The pass-phrase must be between 8-63 characters. Wi-Fi Protected Select to enable this feature. Setup: Process WPS: Please refer to page 141. D-Link DIR-505L User Manual...
This section will allow you to change the local network settings of the access point and to configure the DHCP settings. Device Name: Enter the Device Name of the AP. It is recommended to change the Device Name if there is more than one D-Link device within the subnet. IP Address: Enter the IP address of the access point.
This feature allows you to share music, pictures, and videos with any devices connected to your network. Enable Media Check this box to enable the Media Server feature. Server: Computer Enter the Media Server’s name. Name: D-Link DIR-505L User Manual...
Re-enter the password. Click Add/Edit to create the user. Password: User List: Displays the accounts. The Admin and Guest accounts are built-in to the router. Number of Devices: Displays the USB device plugged into the router. D-Link DIR-505L User Manual...
HT 20/40 You may choose to Enable or Disable this feature. Coexistence: Enabling this feature allows two “channels” or paths on which data can travel to be combined to increase performance in some environments. D-Link DIR-505L User Manual...
Enables a challenge-response test to require users to type Authentication: letters or numbers from a distorted image displayed on the screen to prevent online hackers and unauthorized users from gaining access to your router’s network settings. D-Link DIR-505L User Manual...
To manually input the time, enter the values in these Time: fields for the Year, Month, Day, Hour, Minute, and Second and then click Save Settings. You can also click the Copy Your Computer’s Time Settings button at the bottom of the screen. D-Link DIR-505L User Manual...
Note: Restoring the factory default settings will not reset the Wi-Fi Protected Status to “Not Configured. ” Reboot the Click to reboot the access point. Device: Remove Click to remove any installed language packs. Language Pack D-Link DIR-505L User Manual...
You can upgrade the firmware of the access point here. Make sure the firmware you want to use is on the local hard drive of the computer. Click on Browse to locate the firmware file to be used for the update. Please check the D-Link support website for firmware updates at http://support.dlink.com.
Device Info This page displays the current information for the DIR-505L. It will display the LAN, WAN (Internet), and Wireless information. If your Internet connection is set up for a Dynamic IP address then a Release button and a Renew button will be displayed.
Section 3 - Configuration Logs The DIR-505L keeps a running log of events and activities occurring on the AP. If the AP is rebooted, the logs are automatically cleared. You can save the log files under Log Setting. Log Type: Use the radio buttons to select the types of messages that you want to display from the log.
Section 3 - Configuration Statistics The DIP-505L keeps statistics of the traffic that passes through it. You can view the amount of packets that pass through the LAN and wireless portions of the network. D-Link DIR-505L User Manual...
Blu-ray DVD players, wireless printers and cameras will have a WPS button (or a software utility with WPS) that you can press to connect to the DIR-505L router. Please refer to your user manual for the wireless device you want to connect to make sure you understand how to enable WPS.
2. A list of available wireless networks will appear. 3. Click the wireless network (SSID) you want to connect to and then click Connect. 4. If the network is secure/encrypted, enter the Wi-Fi password (security key) and click Next. D-Link DIR-505L User Manual...
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If you get a good signal but cannot access the Internet, confirm the encryption by reviewing the profile or check the TCP/IP settings for your wireless adapter. Refer to the Networking Basics section in this manual for more information. D-Link DIR-505L User Manual...
If you are joining an existing network, you will need to know the security key or passphrase being used. 1. Click on the “wireless” icon in your system tray (lower-right corner). Wireless Icon 2. The utility will display any available wireless networks in your area. D-Link DIR-505L User Manual...
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If you get a good signal but cannot access the Internet, check your TCP/IP settings for your wireless adapter. Refer to the Networking Basics section in this manual for more information. 4. The following window appears while your computer tries to connect to the router. D-Link DIR-505L User Manual...
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It may take 20-30 seconds to connect to the wireless network. If the connection fails, please verify that the security settings are correct. The key or passphrase must be exactly the same as on the wireless router. D-Link DIR-505L User Manual...
Section 4 - Security The WPS feature of the DIR-505L can be configured using Windows® 7. Carry out the following steps to use Windows® 7 to configure the WPS feature: 1. Click the Start button and select Computer from the Start menu.
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Section 4 - Security 3. Double-click the DIR-505L. 4. Input the WPS PIN number (displayed in the WPS window on the router’s LCD screen or in the Setup > Wireless Setup menu in the router’s Web UI) and click Next.
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Section 4 - Security 5. Type a name to identify the network. 6. To configure advanced settings, click the icon. Click Next to continue. D-Link DIR-505L User Manual...
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Make a note of the security key as you may need to provide this security key if adding an older wireless device to the network in the future. 9. Click Close to complete WPS setup. D-Link DIR-505L User Manual...
(displayed using the SSID) and click the Connect button. If you get a good signal but cannot access the Internet, check you TCP/IP settings for your wireless adapter. Refer to the Networking Basics section in this manual for more information. D-Link DIR-505L User Manual...
1. Open the Windows Vista® Wireless Utility by right-clicking on the wireless computer icon in your system tray (lower right corner of screen). Select Connect to a network. 2. Highlight the wireless network (SSID) you would like to connect to and click Connect. D-Link DIR-505L User Manual...
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It may take 20-30 seconds to connect to the wireless network. If the connection fails, please verify that the security settings are correct. The key or passphrase must be exactly the same as on the wireless router. D-Link DIR-505L User Manual...
Reset PIN to Default button. If you are using third party software to set up Wi-Fi Protection, carefully follow the directions. When you are finished, proceed to the next section to set up the newly-configured router. D-Link DIR-505L User Manual...
(displayed using the SSID) and click the Connect button. If you get a good signal but cannot access the Internet, check you TCP/ IP settings for your wireless adapter. Refer to the Networking Basics section in this manual for more information. D-Link DIR-505L User Manual...
1. Open the Windows® XP Wireless Utility by right-clicking on the wireless computer icon in your system tray (lower-right corner of screen). Select View Available Wireless Networks. 2. Highlight the wireless network (SSID) you would like to connect to and click Connect. D-Link DIR-505L User Manual...
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It may take 20-30 seconds to connect to the wireless network. If the connection fails, please verify that the WPA-PSK settings are correct. The WPA-PSK passphrase must be exactly the same as on the wireless router. D-Link DIR-505L User Manual...
1. Why can’t I access the web-based configuration utility? When entering the IP address of the D-Link router (192.168.0.1 for example), you are not connecting to a website nor do you have to be connected to the Internet. The device has the utility built-in to a ROM chip in the device itself. Your computer must be on the same IP subnet to connect to the web-based utility.
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• Close your web browser (if open) and open it. • Access the web management. Open your web browser and enter the IP address of your D-Link router in the address bar. This should open the login page for your web management.
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• Windows® 95, 98, and Me users type in command (Windows® NT, 2000, XP, Vista®, and 7 users type in cmd) and press Enter (or click OK). • Once the window opens, you’ll need to do a special ping. Use the following syntax: ping [url] [-f] [-l] [MTU value] Example: ping yahoo.com -f -l 1472 D-Link DIR-505L User Manual...
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• To change the MTU enter the number in the MTU field and click Save Settings to save your settings. • Test your e-mail. If changing the MTU does not resolve the problem, continue changing the MTU in increments of ten. D-Link DIR-505L User Manual...
D-Link wireless products are based on industry standards to provide easy-to-use and compatible high-speed wireless connectivity within your home, business or public access wireless networks. Strictly adhering to the IEEE standard, the D-Link wireless family of products will allow you to securely access the data you want, when and where you want it. You will be able to enjoy the freedom that wireless networking delivers.
D-Link is the worldwide leader and award winning designer, developer, and manufacturer of networking products. D-Link delivers the performance you need at a price you can afford. D-Link has all the products you need to build your network. How does wireless work? Wireless works similar to how cordless phone work, through radio signals to transmit data from one point A to point B.
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Who uses wireless? Wireless technology as become so popular in recent years that almost everyone is using it, whether it’s for home, office, business, D-Link has a wireless solution for it. Home • Gives everyone at home broadband access •...
The wireless connection in public places is usually called “hotspots. ” Using a D-Link Cardbus Adapter with your laptop, you can access the hotspot to connect to Internet from remote locations like: Airports, Hotels, Coffee Shops, Libraries, Restaurants, and Convention Centers.
Check your IP address After you install your new D-Link wireless adapter and have established a wireless connection, by default, the TCP/IP settings should be set to obtain an IP address from a DHCP server (i.e., router) automatically. To verify your IP address, please follow the steps below.
Set Primary DNS the same as the LAN IP address of your router (192.168.0.1). The Secondary DNS is not needed or you may enter a DNS server from your ISP. Step 5 Click OK twice to save your settings. D-Link DIR-505L User Manual...
• Press the Windows key and then type IP. Click Settings on the right side and then click View Network Connections. • Right-click on the adapter which represents your D-Link wireless network adapter. • Highlight Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP /IPv4) and click Properties.
1 Maximum wireless signal rate derived from IEEE Standard 802.11g, and 802.11n specifications. Actual data throughput will vary. Network conditions and environmental factors, including volume of network traffic, building materials and construction, and network overhead, lower actual data throughput rate. Environmental factors will adversely affect wireless signal range. 2 Frequency Range varies depending on country’s regulation D-Link DIR-505L User Manual...
• Hardware Revision (located on the label on the bottom of the router (e.g., rev A1)) • Serial Number (s/n number located on the label on the bottom of the router). You can find software updates and user documentation on the D-Link website as well as frequently asked questions and answers to technical issues.
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The availability of some specific channels and/or operational frequency bands are country dependent and are firmware programmed at the factory to match the intended destination. The firmware setting is not accessible by the end user. D-Link DIR-505L User Manual...
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